Who can apply
You can browse information and forms. For a lawyer referral, the tool asks about the issue, location, household and income; individual legal organizations decide whether they can accept your case.
What help is available
The site covers housing, benefits, family and other legal topics. Its Get Legal Help tool can point to a lawyer, forms or information, and its self-help-center list can be filtered by county.
Documents to prepare
- Your ZIP code or the location of the legal problem.
- The type of issue and any court deadline.
- Household and gross income information for the matching tool.
- Relevant notices or court papers for a later provider intake.
How to get started
Open Get Legal Help
Use the matching tool.
Choose the help needed
Select a lawyer, forms or information and answer the relevant questions.
Contact the listed provider
Check intake and case acceptance; submitting the tool does not appoint a lawyer.
After applying
Keep responding to court notices while seeking help. Ask the provider to clarify whether it has agreed to represent you.
Website screenshots
These images show the pages captured in August 2026. Website screens and rules may have changed.
Common questions
Does the form mean my case is accepted?
No. The tool explicitly says completing it does not mean an organization has taken the case.
Can I look for forms without requesting a lawyer?
Yes. Forms and legal information are separate selections in the tool.
What location should I enter?
Your ZIP code or the ZIP code of the legal problem.
Can I find a local self-help center?
Yes. The tool includes a county-filtered center directory.
Sources and review
Reviewed October 1, 2026 using ILAO topics and form library, legal help matching and center directory. The administering organization decides eligibility.
Historical screenshots: source reference.